Katharine A. Lembright Award

Updated:Jan 21,2015

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Nomination Deadline:
The Awards deadline has passed. Applications are no longer being accepted.

The award recognizes and encourages excellence in cardiovascular research by established nurse scientists. It honors Katharine A. Lembright, who as the American Heart Association's assistant director for nursing from 1960-81, played an important role in the development and growth of the Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing.

Candidate has received national recognition of research (awards, national presentations, national research committees and study section).

Candidate has published articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Candidate has been involved in the AHA at the affiliate, local or national level within the last five years with a history of contributions to AHA goals and objectives. Involvement may be demonstrated by any of the following:

Individuals may be nominated an unlimited number of times, but may receive this award only once. Self-nomination is acceptable.

Nominations will be considered for three years (initial year of nomination plus two subsequent years if the candidate is not selected) with the approval of the candidates. To be considered during subsequent years, the nominator must be willing to update the curriculum vitae in subsequent cycles. Another letter of recommendation is not required. Nominators that wish for their past candidates to be reconsidered should contact the Award Manager with their candidate's updated curriculum vitae before the current nomination deadline.

The nomination file (submitted on the nominee’s behalf) should contain the following documents in PDF format:

A letter of recommendation from a colleague who can evaluate the candidate's research contributions. The letter must address each of the major award evaluation criteria and indicate what distinguishes the candidate in each criterion.

A copy of the candidate's curriculum vitae.

Up to two optional additional letters of support from individuals familiar with the nominee's background or research may be submitted in the nomination file. All letters must be drafted on electronic letterhead with a signature, if possible.

A username and password prevously set up through online profile registration at My.AmericanHeart for Professionals will be necessary to access the Application System. If you have not created an online profile yet, please visit My.AmericanHeart for Professionals to create an online member profile before accessing the Council Awards Application System. AHA Professional Members who are creating an online profile for the first time should make sure to register using their AHA membership identification numbers.

The winner will present a state-of-the-art lecture during the Scientific Sessions and will be recognized at the Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing Council’s annual dinner at the Scientific Sessions. The winner will also receive:

Plaque and $2000 honorarium

Travel expenses to attend Scientific Sessions, including round-trip airfare (21-day advance purchase required); ground transportation in Los Angeles; hotel accommodations for one night; and up to $60 in sustenance for the day of the lecture

Complimentary registration to Scientific Sessions

Complimentary council dinner ticket

DeadlineAll nominations must be received through the Council Awards Application System by The Awards deadline has passed. Applications are no longer being accepted. Please submit nominations as early as possible before the deadline.

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